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Research Associate III, Oncology Clinical Trials

Primary Location Woodland Hills, California Worker Location Flexible Facility Woodland Hills Medical Center Job Number 1303199 Date posted 09/03/2024
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Description:
Job Summary:

Manages day-to-day activities of a major segment(s) of medium to large studies or several smaller studies. May supervise project staff. Works under general supervision. Final review required for some phases of projects.

Essential Responsibilities:


  • Manages day-to-day activities of a major segment(s) of medium to large studies or several smaller studies.

  • May assist in development of study tools (e.g. tracking forms, questionnaires, chart review forms, etc.).

  • Develops simple study protocols or portions of complex protocols.

  • Monitors progress of study activities (e.g. data collection and validation, recruitment, pilot studies, focus groups, etc.).

  • May coordinate research project activities with other research study centers.

  • Prepares progress reports independently and/or collaboratively.

  • May participate in the training of new team members and/or clinical staff.

  • If assigned to clinical trial, may work with Sponsors/ monitors at clinical sites.

  • Adheres to compliance and privacy/confidentiality requirements and standards.

  • Adheres to GCP and compliance regulations for clinical trials.

  • Assists with and/or oversees quality assurance of study activities; ensures quality data.

  • May assist with implementation of quality control measures.

  • Acquires and maintains knowledge of KP systems and databases.

  • Identifies, recommends and implements solutions to study issues.

  • Interfaces with IRB and drafts portions of IRB protocols, amendments, continuing reviews, etc.

  • Supervises and manages the day-to-day activities of project staff including evaluating performance.

  • May mentor and develop staff and participate in hiring.

  • Contributes to portions of study presentations.

  • Assists in writing scientific articles.

  • Serves as a member on department or study-related committees.

  • May recommend budget actions/decisions and manage project budget.

  • Reviews scientific literature and drafts portions of background section of grant proposals.

  • May contribute to other sections of grants.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience


  • Minimum four (4) years of experience  in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology, or healthcare-related field.

  • Minimum two (2) years of training and/or professional experience in research methodology/research study design, hypothesis testing; OR

  • Minimum two (2) years of experience in clinical protocols involving research methodology/research study design, and hypothesis testing.

  • Minimum two (2) years of training and/or experience managing research projects under general guidance.

Education

  • Bachelors degree in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology, or health-related field (ex. Biology, Psychology, etc.), OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.
  • High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
  • N/A
Additional Requirements:

  • Experience creating flow charts, research instruments (e.g. chart review forms, questionnaires, etc.).
  • Experience in quantitative and/or qualitative data interpretation and application.
  • Must be able to prepare sections of professional reports and presentations.
  • Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum one (1) year of direct personnel management preferred.
  • Masters degree in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology or related field.
Primary Location: California,Woodland Hills,Woodland Hills Medical Center Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon - Fri Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM Working Hours End: 04:30 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Flexible Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-SCAL-01|NUE|Non Union Employee Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Department of Research and Evaluation Pay Range: $75300 - $97350 / year The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted. Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time Flexible: Work location is on-site at a KP location, with the flexibility to work from home. Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest